March 18, 2009 // 1:20 pm - Recently, through reconstructing the PS3 HDD, sonyk has added some new details to the PS3 HDD Map we posted early last year.

Normally the infoboard files reside in the flash, and although it's still missing the subdirecties of user (as well as data, drm, mms, and vsh), those interested can check out the partial user directory available below:

I also one of them who was hyped by the scene but after a few hypes to begining i wanted to know why the ps3 cant be hacked.And than i understood.As long we dont know the signing keys or found a other methode to trick the ps3, e.g. found out that flags will be the reason why console boot retail or dev mode and also found a chip on mb where this flags will be stored and magically to swap / flash them will couse hyprid consoles to activate the dev options, no upcoming news about ps3 hacking will give us the story the most of us want to hear.

Good work on the continued mapping effort of the hard drive sonyk. In regards to all those who think every piece of news will lead an exploit, I wish we still had the 5 quality post thing for beginners and such =P, it would at least keep some of the unnecessary posts out.

I was referring to the first few posters actually... but not just for this thread, for any "PS3 Dev" thread posted here in general it seems there are some " OMG Where is the Exploit/Loader at?! " replies HEHE

I know what you mean, from know a little bit of the 360 modding scene I know this wont be done overnight which some people think it will. And in my eyes the 360 hasn't truly been hacked as they have only modified the DVD firmware not the actual console firmware.

Originally Posted by PS3 News

Nothing wrong with hope though, the only part I don't care for (personally) is when people/sites overhype news like this to mislead others into thinking this is a breakthrough that will lead directly/immediately to unsigned code, PS3 backups, etc on Retail consoles.

I bet I can guess which site you are on about

Originally Posted by PS3 News

Sadly, it just isn't that simple and the road ahead is both long and untraveled.

yeh i agree with the overhype of "ZOMG will this lead to an exploit/iso loader" etc
i just see everything like this as "the dev's getting to know the ps3's architecture" as it is an amazingly complex piece of equipment
every lil bit of news is always good news, and a step in the right direction, even if it doesnt lead to an exploit, it is just useful information to know for the future

I was referring to the first few posters actually... but not just for this thread, for any "PS3 Dev" thread posted here in general it seems there are some " OMG Where is the Exploit/Loader at?! " replies HEHE

Nothing wrong with hope though, the only part I don't care for (personally) is when people/sites overhype news like this to mislead others into thinking this is a breakthrough that will lead directly/immediately to unsigned code, PS3 backups, etc on Retail consoles.

Sadly, it just isn't that simple and the road ahead is both long and untraveled.

I'm not picking on anyone, it just amuses me how when anything "PS3 Dev" at all is posted people jump right on the "PS3 exploit/loader/etc" wagon. I guess that is just an indication that hope is still strong if nothing else, eh?

, I take that someone would be me. Well PS3 Dev news aren't that often and you are partially right, "hope is still strong" is more like desperation

Imagine being in a car journey and always asking "Are we there yet?". Well its been a 2 year car journey and still not reached our destination

Now this is no criticism towards Devs as I know they have been trying as hard as possible and if I knew how I would help. It just seems like the PS3 is unhackable

I'm not picking on anyone, it just amuses me how when anything "PS3 Dev" at all is posted people jump right on the "PS3 exploit/loader/etc" wagon. I guess that is just an indication that hope is still strong if nothing else, eh?

Anyway, to clarify first a fact from the Devs on IRC: Any executable from the PS3 HDD must be signed again.

That being said, the only way this could be of use/lead to something is if a flaw/forgotten file was found then code may be able to be ran ASSUMING there is a flaw present.